Kakadu Challenger

Our journey begins at 7:00am with a pick up from Darwin CBD. We then drive south to the stunning Litchfield National Park and a visit Florence Falls via the 160 steps and monsoon forest of Shady Creek walk. We have time for morning tea and enjoy a relaxing swim before jumping back in our bus and drive to Adelaide River for lunch. We expect to arrive at our Kakadu National Park camp late afternoon in time for you to choose your tent, unpack your bag and hear about tomorrow’s adventure before your Guides serve their first delicious dinner to you. We hope you’ve enjoyed your first day if this unique and unforgettable country of the Top End! Walking distance: 1-3 km | Driving distance: 5 hours spread over the day

Meals:  L,D

This morning we wake early for a yummy breakfast in the crisp morning light at our wilderness camp and then head to the stunning Yurmikmik walks. Here we take in a walk including the Yurmikmik lookout, Kurundie Falls and Motor Car Falls. The walking is mostly on divined bush pathways, however at Kurrundie and Motorcar Falls there is some rock hopping and a scramble up and over the entrance to Kurrundie Falls, where your Guides will supervise and assist you. The distances between stops are short but the remoteness of this walk means we’re out for most of the day, especially if you enjoy swimming in rock pools and relaxing. We return to our camp for another scrumptious meal and prepare for our departure north tomorrow. Walking distance: 11km

Meals:  B,L,D

After a fuelling breakfast we drive via our wilderness camp to another of Kakadu’s most challenging walks – The Twin falls Plateau Walk. This walk takes us through rarely walked unspoilt wilderness. Our effort is rewarded with jaw dropping views of this impressive gorge on the edge of the Arnhem Land escarpment. This walk will take us most of the day and we will spend the remainder of our time taking in the twin falls area. We then return to our nearby wilderness camp for another delicious meal and peaceful evening around the campfire. NB: Twin Falls is generally only viable after mid-July. If it’s not accessible your Guides will use their local knowledge and choose fitting alternatives e.g. the Walk to Paradise and into Barramundi Gorge, (Maguk) Waterfall. Walking distance: 6-8km

Meals:  B,L,D

Wake up to the dawn chorus of the multitude of birds of the Savannah and wetlands. Our day is focussed on stunning walks within the World Heritage listed National Park. We drive to Jim Jim Falls Kakadu’s most famous waterfall. Our visits to Jim Jim Falls aim for an active experience, walking beyond the reach of regular tourist groups. Today we will enjoy the Jim Jim plunge pool and the challenging Barrk Marlam Walk. This steep and difficult walk is over rocky stone country and only for experienced bushwalkers. Do not let the distance fool you into thinking this will be easy. We allow most of the day to accomplish this 6km walk and add in a walk to the main pool under JimJim Falls. We then return to our close by wilderness campsite or head to our semi-permanent camp near Djarradjin Billabong for a delicious meal and a restful evening. NB: Jim Jim Falls is generally only viable after mid-July. Keep in mind the thundering torrent usually depicted in the postcards is a phenomenon that only occurs during the wet season and this flow declines gradually through the dry season until it is a gentle, but still magnificent, trickle! Walking distance: 6-8km

Meals:  B,L,D

After an early nourishing breakfast, we drive a short distance to Burrungkuy, (Nourlangie) massif and begin our walk. We will take on one of Kakadu’s most challenging walks the Barrk Sandstone Walk. Barrk is the indigenous name for the male black wallaroo, a member of the kangaroo family which lives in this area. After strolling gently past some of the best rock art in Kakadu we have a steep climb and are rewarded with stunning views and Kakadu’s unique plants and animals. This walk will take most of the day as we enjoy the sandstone plateau and Nanguluwurr rock art site with its “first contact” art. If time permits, we can also include Anbangbang Billabong and Nawurlandja lookout. In the late afternoon we take a cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong, home to an astounding variety of wildlife. We may encounter Brumbies, wallabies and goannas drinking from the waterside, salt-water crocodiles, and thousands of birds, including Magpie Geese, Brolga, Cormorants, Pelicans and one of Australia’s largest flying birds – the Black-necked stork (Jabiru). The flat-bottomed boat is guided by an expert wildlife guide. In the evening we return to Dajarradjin Billabong camp to relax around the campfire and enjoy another delicious evening meal. Walking distance: 12km

Meals:  B,L,D

Our journey home begins with a visit to the stunning Ubirr rock formation, where we enjoy a short walk and learn more about the Aboriginal cultural connection to country. We enjoy a packed lunch at the historic Cahills crossing before heading out Kakadu National Park and back to Darwin. Your Guides will drop you off at approximately 3:00 to 4:00pm Walking distance: 1.5 km | Driving distance: 5 hours spread over the day.

Meals:  B,L